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The Islands
of Indonesia are continuously rising
Soon after Tsunami, which killed
more than two and a half lakhs of people and had originated
from the island, Sumatra, it was found out that, after the
earthquake the north western part of the island simeulue,
which was in that region had risen about three feet high above
sea level. On account of this, a new shore had formed on the
north western part of the island. In addition to that; the
sea sponges which were on the sea bed were visible above the
sea level!
Three months after the earthquake
on 26th December, 2004, another quake occurred on 28th March
2005 after which simeulue was found to be four feet above sea
level. Apart from this, for an area of about three hundred kilometers,
sea sponges which are normally found below the sea could be
seen from all visible areas!
Why did the island rise four feet above
sea level ?
As the molten rock keeps cooling gradually, the rocky plates
that are formed at different levels are of less thickness and
density and they keep rising continuously.
The main
reason is that, when the molten rock cools, the water
and hot gases get released and the rocky plates that
are formed are of lesser thickness than the magma in
which they formed. Water has a higher density and the
ice cubes formed from it have a lower density and they
tend to float on water Likewise, the molten rock material
which has a higher density produces rocky plates which
have a lower density and these move above sea level
and form islands. When
new plates are produced by the molten rock material,
they start moving upwards thereby pushing the plates
which were already formed. The plates suddenly start
rising upwards due to intense pressure.
Similar to the ripples that are formed and expanded when a plate
of water is hit at the centre from below with a finger, when
the island simeulue, which was found in the central part of
the Indian Ocean suddenly rose up, the water was pushed aside
in all directions and only this resulted in Tsunami.
The frequent occurrences of earthquakes and Tsunami in Indonesia
are only due to the sudden rising of the islands.
But, the geologists have come up with a different explanation
for the earthquakes which occur there. They say that, about
six and a half crores of years ago, India was an island on the
southern part of the equator. It moved slowly towards north
and collided with Asia about five crores of years ago and it
is still continuing its movement. The geologists also opine
that due to this movement, when the indo-Australian plate suddenly
went below the Burmese plate on December 26th, 2004, an earthquake
occurred. There is no truth in what they say because even six
and a half crores of years ago India had been part of Asia in
the same place as it is found now.
The fossils of mammals which lived in Asia six and a half years
ago have been excavated in the form of bones by Professor Ashok
Sahani of Punjab University and Professor G.V.R. Prasad of Jammu
University in the village of Naskal at Andhra Pradesh and they
prove that the above statement is true. So, as per the researchers'
opinion, India had not been an island on the southern part of
the equator about six and a half crores of years ago
So, it is proved that even six and a half crores of years ago
India had been part of Asia in the same place as it is found
now and is not moving in the north eastern direction. Therefore
the indo-Australian plate did not go suddenly below the Burmese
plate. So the earth quakes on 26 -12 -2004 and 28 – 3 -2005
and the Tsunami are only the result of the rising of the island,
simeulue, above its original level.
The main
reason is that, when the molten rock cools, the water
and hot gases get released and the rocky plates that
are formed are of lesser thickness than the magma in
which they formed. Water has a higher density and the
ice cubes formed from it have a lower density and they
tend to float on water Likewise, the molten rock material
which has a higher density produces rocky plates which
have a lower density and these move above sea level
and form islands. When
new plates are produced by the molten rock material,
they start moving upwards thereby pushing the plates
which were already formed. The plates suddenly start
rising upwards due to intense pressure.
Subject: Rising of the earth's crust is responsible
for producing earthquakes, Submission of report for publishing.
Earthquake is caused due to the movement of the land is a
The most
important thing that is missing in this view is that
there is no explanation for why earthquake occurs in
the centre of the land instead of the peripheral area.
Actually the land is rising in different places. This
is the reason why earthquakes occur only in the central
parts of the land. To be specific, after an earthquake
occurred on September 30th of 1993, in the village named
Killari, it was found that the land had risen about
three feet in height. This shows that the rise of
the land is the cause of the earthquake.
Due to the deposit
of sulphur from the water, the rocks in that area appear yellowish
in colour. So, the area of hot water springs is referred to
as yellow Stone Park . Each year that place experiences about
two thousand mild tremors. Between January, 2008 and March
2008, 287 tremors have rocked the place.
Moreover it has been found out through satellite research
that the land area of 60 miles is continuously raising.
To be specific, starting from 2004 till 2006, the land area
has been rising at the rate of 2.8 inches every year and has
risen to a height of seven inches in three years. It is still
rising.But research scholars say that, it is only the effect
of the expansion of the molten rock due to heat.
But the surfacing of the water only shows that the molten
rock is cooling.
So the release of water and the gases from the molten rock
cools the molten rock. This results in the formation of new
plates and the rising in the land level in the central part
of the continents and results in tremors in those areas only.
There will be an earthquake tomorrow
One week before an earthquake struck the city of haicheng
on 30th February, 1975, on the north eastern part of China
, it was officially announced that a quake would strike the
People abandoned their houses and assembled in an open area
in the snow fall. For one week nobody did any work. As announced
there was an earthquake of 7.3 magnitudes which was recorded
on the Richter scale. Two thousand and thirteen people lost
their lives. It was estimated that if precaution had not been
taken, the death toll would have exceeded one and a half lakhs!
The whole world looked at China with surprise and when asked,
they said that for the past one year slight tremors were occurring
and they were gradually getting intensified. They also explained
that, during the previous week there was tremendous change
in the underground water table.
But, in the next year, the earthquake which struck the city
of Tang Shan situated in the north eastern part of China killed
two and a half lakhs of people and severely wounded more than
one and a half lakhs of people.
The Chinese geologists said that on this occasion there were
no preceding tremors. During the earthquake in haicheng, sulphur
gas and in Tang Shan carbon-di-oxide were eliminated from
underground. Regarding this incident, Carol Raymond is a geophysicist
at NASA's, said "Only if we know how an earthquake is caused,
we can warn about it in advance".
Does an Earthquake occur?
When the rocky plates under the ground rise and their edges
rub with each other, an earthquake is caused. Moreover, the
water and the gases found between them are under great pressure
when these plates rise and so come above the surface of the
Hence, it is understood that the hot gases and water which
come out of the earth and the temperature changes are the
most authentic warnings of an approaching earthquake. So,
by closely and continuously monitoring the temperature changes
through satellite observations and finding out the depth and
temperature in which the molten rock is found in a particular
place, the occurrence of an earthquake can be predicted in
advance. Based on it, if precautions are taken, great loss
to human life can be prevented.
Continents are not drifting, but rising...
In 1835, when scientist Charles Darwin came to Galapagos Island
which is located at Pacific Ocean, thousand km far away from
South America , he found giant tortoises. He was surprised
to see the presence of the tortoise because each one would
weigh around 250 kilo, which look like a rock and those tortoises
couldn't float in the sea even for a second.
According to the researchers, these tortoises might come from
South America by floating by means of tree branches for two
weeks when storm hit. But the tree branches can not float
in the same dimension and it will roll and flow. Meantime,
these tortoises have no fingers in their legs like elephants.
And so, it is not possible for these animals to escape from
falling in to the river, when the tree branches roll and flow...
It is interrogated such as how this animal could survive for
two week with out any food and water. The researchers explained
that these animals have the ability to store the enormous
fats and water in their body. So they manage to live for two
week with out having any food and water.
Moreover, Trevor worth, one of the researchers, has taken
the jaw and leg bones of a rat like animal which lived 10
million years ago in the New Zealand , An island which situated
two thousand kilometers far away from Australia continent.
This animal has a bulged structure on the upper part of the
leg bone. So it is found that its locomotion was hopping like
kangaroo. Therefore it is impossible for the animal to reach
the island by floating tree branches, According to Michael
archer, a paleontology researcher.
The researchers said that the tortoises had taken two weeks
to reach the Galapagos Island , a thousand kilometer away
from South America , by means of floating tree branches. Similarly,
it would take at least four weeks far the rat to arrive New
Zealand by means of floating tree branches, which is located
two thousand kilometer away from Australia .
Could a small animal like rat live for a long period with
out having any food and water? Then how the animal reached
New Zealand ? Hear the only possibility is extreme low sea
level and exposed land connection, on which the animal migration
took place, to reach Remote Island From the Australian continent.
Moreover dinosaur's bones were also found in the island called
Chatham which is located near the New Zealand . Indicate the
dinosaur's migration also took place between the continents
due to the low sea level of ten thousand feet.
But the presence of closely related dinosaur's bones on different
continents leads to think other researchers differently. They
think that all the continents were once jointly present and
later separated and drifting apart. But the ancient low sea
level of ten thousand feet is the only possible reason for
the spreading of ancient animals on other continents.
At the same time the presence of fossils of sea animals such
as whales and ammonites indicates that all the continents
were once lie under the sea and later rose above sea level.
And this rising of land masses caused the earthquake. please
visit the website, www.originofplanets.com
Contributing Writer
Scientist, G. Ponmudi. Chennai I am working as a junior
assistant in the health department. And my qualification is Bsc
(zoology). I have been working on earthquake research for the past
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Of course you're gonna think I'm crazy for saying this, but sound is alive. It is mad alive! It is teeming with life and consciousness. This energetic force that we've taken for granted for ages truly has a mind of its own. Let me explain!
So the fundamental nature of the universe is frequency and vibration. Everything in the universe down to the tiniest cells in our body are vibrating at unique speeds and in a unique rhythm. This unique set of vibrations are the essential instructions or blueprint given to each object in order for them to exist over a specific time.
Just as our eyes are incapable of seeing certain rays of light and radiation, so are our ears. The human ear is capable of hearing only a certain range of sounds. Of course most of us can hear the typical loud noises, the soft whispers, and those sounds in between. But for the most part we are unable to hear the sounds of the universe, the continued sound of creation in the making. I guess we can say that human beings are basically blind and deaf to reality.
Just as each sound has its own unique frequency, so does everything in the universe. Everything including our minds and bodies emit a unique sound, giving true meaning to the the term "we all have a song to sing". There's a rhythmic pattern just for you and a rhythmic pattern just for me! Though we're made of the same universal energy, my sound is different from your sound because we all vibrate at different frequencies.
Surely there is a rhythmic movement in the background at all times. And it is this same rhythmic movement, this same vibrational formula, this same sound that creates form, gives life, and maintains our existence.
The science of Cymatics – where sound is made visible to the naked eye using sand on a metal plate, is perfect at proving this. This is totally fascinating as you can see how sound frequencies create sacred geometry in the sand. The higher the frequency the more complex the pattern. Not to mention, these are the same complex geometric patterns you see all throughout nature. (Check out these jaw-dropping videos on cymatics. You will be floored!)
Sound is a divine blueprint to life, to creation, and the world around you. It is the force creating what appears to be magic all around you. However it is simply the unseen forces at work, the frequencies too high for your ears to grasp.
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Summer Sun Skincare Tips
For many of us, summer means more time spent outdoors. But if you have diabetes, time in the sun may put you at higher risk for sunburn, infections, and other problems. Check out these summer sun tips to help you protect yourself during the warm days of summer:
- Pick the right sunscreen – Choose sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage – that means it blocks both UVA and UVB rays. And pick an SPF of at least 30. The higher the number, the better protected your skin will be. As a diabetic, it is especially important to avoid getting sunburned. Your skin provides a protective layer to keep infection out of your body. Sunburn, especially if it blisters or cracks, can open that layer and let an infection in. The higher sugar level in your blood can help that infection grow faster and make it harder for your body to recover.
- Apply plenty of sunscreen – The point of wearing sunscreen is to protect all of your skin, not just the parts that are easy to reach. Remember to put sunscreen on the tops of your ears and in the part of your hair if you're not wearing a hat. And don't stop with the top side of your body. Use sunscreen on the bottoms of your feet, the undersides of your arms, and the lower part of your back where your shirt and shorts can separate. And don't think you can apply sunscreen once and forget it. You need to reapply at least every two hours, and every time you get out of the water.
- Protect skin wounds – The one place you don't want to apply sunscreen is on an open sore or ulcer on your feet or skin. If you have an open wound, make sure it is clean then cover it with a bandage to block the sun and keep bacteria out.
- Stick to the shade – Whether you find a tree to hide under or make your own shade with a giant umbrella, do your best to stay out of the sun. UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The easy way to remember is by looking at your shadow. If it looks shorter than you are, head for the shade.
- Slip on sandals – High blood sugar can cause damage to nerves which is known as neuropathy. Many people with diabetes experience reduced sensation from neuropathy in their feet. If you have neuropathy, be careful to protect your feet from hot surfaces. Even standing on hot sand can cause a burn that you may not be able to feel until your skin is damaged. Even if you don't feel anything is wrong, check your feet after a day out in the sun.
- Protect your vision – UV rays in bright sunlight can damage your eyes, especially if you have retinopathy from high blood sugar. Take care of your vision by wearing sunglasses with 99 to 100 percent protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
- Prep for your pump – If you use an insulin pump, you may have trouble getting it to hold in place if your skin is sweaty. If you use a continuous glucose monitor sensor, talk to your doctor for advice or a stronger adhesive if your pump won't stay in place. For other types of pumps, you might have more success if you prep the insertion site by using skin wipes that leave a tacky residue on your skin. You may also find that using antiperspirant on the area before inserting a new infusion set can help. Just remember, either of those methods may interfere with continuous monitoring. So don't try them if you use a continuous glucose monitor sensor.
It's important to note that some medications, including sulfonylureas used to treat type 2 diabetes, can make your skin more prone to burn. If you do get a sunburn, use a good moisturizer to keep the skin from cracking and watch carefully for any signs of infection. See your healthcare provider for a bad sunburn or infection.
Denise DeWitt is a freelance writer for EmpowHER.com.
Diabetes Forecast. 9 Skin Care Tips for Sun Safety. Tracey Neithercott. Web. May 14, 2012.
American Academy of Dermatology. How do I prevent skin cancer? Web. May 14, 2012.
American Diabetes Association. Skin Care. Web. May 14, 2012.
American Diabetes Association. Summer Fun, at Home and on the Road. Web. May 14, 2012.
eMedicine Health. Sunburn. John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP. Web. May 14, 2012.
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Photo: http://animal.agwired.com/2008/09/03/foster-farms-now-crystal/
Slide 4
"What is a CAFO?" U.S Environmental Protection Agency. 2014. Web.http://www.epa.gov/region7/water/cafo/
All photos public domain from Wikimedia Commons
Slide 5
4 companies currently produce (pig and broiler): Testimony by Leland Swenson, president of the U.S. National Farmers' Union, before the House Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2000. (cited in Foer 162).
4 companies currently produce (cow): Gardner, Timothy. "Working Conditions in American Slaughterhouses: Worse than You Thought," Reuters, Feb. 2001. (cited in Foer 162)
"More than ½ a million hog farmers have gone out of business":
Johnson, Nathaneal. "The Making of the Modern Pig." Harper's Magazine May 2006: n. (cited in Foer 158).
Photo: American Gothic by Grant Wood, public domain
Slide 6
Perry, Mark J. "As a Share of Household Spending, U.S. Has Most Affordable Food in World & It's Never Been Better." CARPE DIEM. N.p., 01 July 2012. Web.
Slide 7
Total number animals killed every year:
"Farm Animal Statistics: Slaughter Totals." Humane Society of the United States. 2014. Web. http://www.humanesociety.org/news/resources/research/stats_slaughter_totals.html
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99% of all animal products: 2007 Census Inventory and EPA Regulations:
Foer, Jonathan S. Eating Animals. New York: Little, Brown, 2009. 12. Print.
Percentage animals raised in CAFO's:
"2007 Census Inventory and EPA Regulations." National Agricultural Statistics Service Report. 2008. (cited in Foer 12).
Slide 11
Chickens produce 300 eggs/year that's 3x natural amount:
"History of Egg Production." Incredible Edible Egg. American Egg Board. 2007. Web.http://www.incredibleegg.org/egg_facts_history2.html
Photo: Animal Place
Slide 12
"United Egg Producers Animal Husbandry Guidelines for U.S. Egg Laying Flocks."Alpharetta, GA: United Egg Producers. 2008. Web. http://www.uepcertified.com
Photos: http://www.humanemyth.org/images/1059.1.jpg
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Video: Undercover investigation by Mercy for Animals
Slide 14
97% of egg laying hens FF statistic:
"2007 Census Inventory and EPA Regulations." National Agricultural Statistics Service Report. 2008. (cited in Foer 12).
67 square inches FF statistic:
"United Egg Producers Animal Husbandry Guidelines for U.S. Egg Laying Flocks."Alpharetta, GA: United Egg Producers. 2008. Web. http://www.uepcertified.com
Photo 1: Wikimedia Commons
Photo 2: Compassion Over Killing
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Chickens live for 6-8 years & slaughtered at 2 years old FF statistic:
Berry, Joe. "Often Asked Questions about Poultry and Eggs." Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. n.d. Web. http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2098/ANSI-8402web.pdf
Life expectancy in wild vs. age of slaughter in FF:
Reese, Frank. "Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch, Personal Correspondence." July. 2009. (cited in Foer 48).
Photo: Animal Place
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250 million male layers discarded each year:
Appleby, M.C., et al. "Poultry Behaviour and Welfare." Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing, 2004. 184 (cited in Foer 48).
Photo: Humane League Labs
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Photo: Animal Place
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Broilers grow so rapidly:
Martin, D. "Researcher Studying Growth-Induced Diseases in Broilers." Feedstuffs. 1997. Print.
Average weight increase, drop in time to market, daily feed requirements:
William, Boyd. "Making Meat: Science, Technology, and American Poultry Production," Technology and Culture. 2001. (cited from Foer 106).
Daily growth rate increase:
Knowles, T.G. "Leg Disorders in Broiler Chickens: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention." PLoS ONE. 2008. (cited from Foer 48). http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0001545
Photo: Food, Inc.
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26% broiler chickens severely crippled:
Kestin, S.C. "Prevalence of leg weakness in broiler chickens and its relationship with genotype." Veterinary Record. 29 Aug. 1992: 131, 190-194. Print.
90% broiler chickens can't walk normally:
Kestin, S.C. "Prevalence of leg weakness in broiler chickens and its relationship with genotype." Veterinary Record. 29 Aug. 1992: 131, 190-194. Print.
Photo: http://chickenrescueandrehabilitation.com/2010/09/
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Workers crate 105 chickens in 3.5 min:
"Blood, Sweat, and Fear: Workers' Rights in US Meat and Poultry Plants." New York: Human Rights Watch. 2004. (cited from Foer 104).
30% birds arriving with freshly broken bones:
T.G. Knowles. "Handling and Transport of Spent Hens," World's Poultry Science Journal. 1994. Pgs. 60-61 (cited from Foer 132).
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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"Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter." USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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1/10th level necessary to kill birds:
Craig, E.W., Fletchere, D.L. "Processing and Products: A Comparison of High Current and Low Voltage Electrical Stunning Systems on Broiler Breast Rigor Development and Meat Quality." Poultry Science. Vol. 76. No. 8. 1997. Pgs. 1178-1179.
180 mil chickens improperly slaughtered each year:
Zwerdling, Daniel. "A View to Kill," Gourmet. June 2007. (Cited from Foer 133).http://www.gourmet.com/magazine/2000s/2007/06/aviewtoakill
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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4 million chickens boiled alive:
Freedom of Information Act #94-363. Poultry Slaughtered, Condemned, and Cadavers. Cited in "Poultry Slaughter: The Need for Legislation." United Poultry Concerns. 1994. (Cited from Foer 133). www.upc-online.org/slaughter/slaughter3web.pdf
Photo: www.meyn.com
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Cage free:
"Cage-Free vs. Battery-Cage Eggs." The Humae Society of the United States. http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/confinement_farm/facts/cage-free_vs_battery-cage.html
Photo: Wikimedia commons
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Free range:
"Fact Sheet: Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms." USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Apr. 2011. Web. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms
Photo: Animal Legal Defense Fund
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Organic Label:
"Labeling Organic Products." Agricultural Marketing Service. USDA. Web.
Photo: USDA
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Humane Label:
"The Truth Behind Humane Labels." Farm Sanctuary. Brochure. 2012. Web.http://www.farmsanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Truth-Behind-Humane-FINAL-4-21-09.pdf
Photo: Compassion Over Killing
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Photo: HerbertT, via Wikipedia
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75% of adults worldwide are lactose intolerant to some extent:
"Improved Lactose Digestion and Intolerance among African-American Adolescent Girls Fed a Dairy-rich Diet." Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2000.
Photo: Animal Place
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Webb, D.W. "Artificial Insemination of Dairy Cattle." University of Florida Electronic Data Information Source. Web. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Photo: http://www.thebeefsite.com/articles/721/artificial-insemination-for-beef-cattle
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Video: Undercover investigation by Mercy for Animals
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What happens to the calves?:
"Frequently Asked Questions." Veal Farm. The Beef Checkoff. Web.http://www.vealfarm.com/aboutvqa.aspx
Cows show extreme distress when calves taken from them:
Sacks, Oliver. "An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales." New York: Vintage Books. 1996. Print.
Photo: Agriprom
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Cows milked 3 times per day to 10-12 months:
"119 NAHMS Study." U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. 1996. Pgs. 15-6.
Cows slaughtered around 4 or 5, naturally can live up to 25:
Wallace, RL. "Market cows: a potential profit center." University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Print.
Photo: Gunnar Richter Namenlos.net via Wikimedia Commons
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Berkeley Farms:
Berkeley Farms owned by Dean Foods. Web. http://www.deanfoods.com/brands/berkeley.aspx
Photo: Berkeley Farms
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Organic Label:
"Labeling Organic Products." Agricultural Marketing Service. USDA. Web.
Photo: Straus Farms
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Photo: http://indulgy.com/post/eUcFGkIGf2/sweet-calves-kissing
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Photo: Animal Place
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Gestation Crate:
"Crammed into Gestation Crates." Life of America's Breeding Pigs. Humane Society of the United States. 2014. Web. http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/confinement_farm/facts/gestation_crates.html
4 out of 5 sows in gestation crates:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, "Swine 2006, Part I: Reference of swine health and management practices in the United States." (Cited from Foer Pgs. 184, 170, 157).
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Video: Undercover investigation by HSUS
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Farrowing Crate:
Philpot, Tom. "You won't believe what pork producers do to pregnant pigs." Mother Jones. July/August 2013 article. Web. http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/06/pregnant-sows-gestation-crates-abuse
4 out of 5 sows in gestation crates:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, "Swine 2006, Part I: Reference of swine health and management practices in the United States." (Cited from Foer Pgs. 184, 170, 157).
Sows showing signs of insanity:
Blackwell, "Production Practices and Well-Being: Swine." (Cited from Foer Pgs. 183-187).
Photo: Humane League Labs
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Piglet tails and testicles without anesthetic:
"The Use of Drugs in Food Animals: Benefits and Risks," National Academy of Science. 1999. (Cited from Foer 168).
Castrated meat:
Xue, J.L. and Dial, G.D. "Raising Intact Male Pigs for Meat: Detecting and Preventing Boar Taint." American Association of Swine Practitioners. 1997. http://www.aasp.org/shap/issues/v5n4/v5n4p151 (Cited from Foer 187).
Pig Welfare:
"The Welfare of Intensively Kept Pigs." Scientific Veterinary Committee. September 30. 1997. Section 5.2.11, Section 5.2.2, Section 5.2.7. http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/oldcomm4/out17_en.pdf
Wood, Cindy. "Don't Ignore Feet and Leg Soundness in Pigs." Virginia Cooperative Extension. Jun. 2001. http://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/newsletter-archive/livestock/aps-01_06/aps-0375.html (Cited from Foer 185).
Photo: http://www.urbangreengirl.com/2011/02/09/why-i-chose-to-be-vegetarian-an-intimate-look-at-my-life/
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Common Farming Practice Exemption:
Animal Law and Ethics, Issue 63 "Large-scale farmed animal abuse and neglect: law and its enforcement." May 2011.
Photo: http://cuteanimalimages.com/super-cute-piglet/
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Atlantic fish populations decreased 95%:
"95% decline in mgratory fish in North Atlantic." Wildlife Extra. Dec 2009. http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/migratory-fish.html#cr
Video: from Hedyla Lipseki
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"Bycatch Threats." World Wildlife Foundation. Web. http://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/bycatch
Koch, Veronique. "Bycatch Per Pound of Shrimp." Fish Navy Films. May, 2013. Web. http://www.fishnavy.com/image/20-lbs-of-bycatch-per-pound-of-shrimp/
Photo: http://www.bycatch.moonfruit.com/
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"Sources of Eutrophication." World Resources Institute.http://www.wri.org/our-work/project/eutrophication-and-hypoxia/sources-eutrophication
Photo: Julien Carnot
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5 lb of wild-caught feeder fish:
"How man pounds of other fish are required to produce one pound of salmon?" NOAA Fisheries. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/faqs/faq_feeds.html#17how
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Injury rate 3x higher, Cumulative trauma 33x higher, Production line rate today vs. 20 years ago, INS estimate, Not unionized:
Schlosser, Eric. Fast Food Nation. New York: Houghton, Mifflin. 2001. 173-174. Print.
Colorado wages:
Gardner, T. "Working Conditions in American Slaughterhouses: Worse than You Thought." Reuters. Feb. 2001.
Photo: USDA
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McWilliams, James. "PTSD in the Slaughterhouse." The Texas Observer. 07 Feb 2012. Web. http://www.texasobserver.org/ptsd-in-the-slaughterhouse/
Photo: Dr. Temple Grandin
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Late night cleaning crew:
Schlosser, Eric. Fast Food Nation. New York: Houghton, Mifflin. 2001. 176-178. Print.
Kansas Beef Plant:
"Deaths of Three at Kansas Meat Packing Plant Investigated." Oaklaoman. June, 1991. Web. http://newsok.com/deaths-of-three-at-kansas-meat-packing-plant-investigated/article/2359749
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Photo: http://www.sunnyskyz.com/happy-pictures/162/Bunny-and-Piglet-Love
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2-15x more feed:
Bittman, Mark. "Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler." The New York Times. 27 Jan 2008. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/weekinreview/27bittman.html?
"Sustainability of Meat-based and Plant Based Diets and the Environment" Pimentel et al from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Cornell University. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
3 billion people:
Harvey, Fiona. "Better use of world's existing cropland could feed 3 billion more people: study." The Guardian. 17 July 2014.
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Photo: Cowspiracy
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Central American Beef Importation:
Smithsonian Institution, "Smithsonian Researchers Show Amazonian Deforestation Accelerating," Science Daily. Web. 2002.
Amount of rainforest destroyed for S. American hamburgers:
"The Environmental Beef with Meat." The Bay Weekly. 2005.
Leading cause of loss of biodiversity and species endangerment:
"Livestock impacts on the environment." Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department. 2006.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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260 Million Acres:
E/The Environmental Magazine. "What is the modern meat industry's impact on the environment?" Earthtalk: Expert Answers to Everyday Questions about the Environment. 16-17. 2009. https://books.google.com/books?id=oIdv6zh-UXQC&pg=PA16&lpg=PA16&dq=earth+talk+260+million+acres+forest&source=bl&ots=lZM2dCXruG&sig=-ogrldHj-qWcTSviMMHuHQgahJo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAmoVChMIopmIlvOVxgIVCimICh0KuAQ6#v=onepage&q=earth%20talk%20260%20million%20acres%20forest&f=false
Wildlife Services:
Atwood"New Data: 2.7 Million Animals Killed by Rogue Federal Wildlife Program in 2014." Center for Biological Diversity. 13 April 2015.http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2015/wildlife-services-04-13-2015.html
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
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6504% increased use of Roundup:
Swanson, N.L. "GMO Crops Increase Pesticide Use." Farm Wars. 20 Sep 2013. Web. http://farmwars.info/?p=11515
Meat Production – 1/3 Pesticide Use
Steinfeld, Henning et al. "Livestock's Long Shadow: Environmental Issues and Options." Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. p. xxii. 2006. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/climatechange/doc/FAO%20report%20executive%20summary.pdf
Poisoning wilidlife & workers, killing bees & butterflies
"Environmental Impacts."http://www.panna.org/issues/persistent-poisons/environmental-impacts
Conniff, Richard. "Tracking the Causes of Sharp Decline of the Monarch Butterfly." Yale Environment 360. 1 Apr 2013. Web.http://e360.yale.edu/feature/tracking_the_causes_of_sharp__decline_of_the_monarch_butterfly/2634/
Anderson, Tom. "Pesticides, Continued: Butterfly Decline Linked to Use of Roundup." The Connecticut Audubon Society. Web.http://www.ctaudubon.org/2013/04/pesticides-continued-butterfly-decline-linked-to-use-of-roundup/#sthash.yULp89da.dpbs
"Pesticides and Honey Bees: State of the Science." Pesticide Action Network North America. May 2012.http://www.panna.org/sites/default/files/Bees&Pesticides_SOS_FINAL_May2012.pdf
Photo: http://www.cgpgrey.com
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80% Antibiotics:
"Food, Farm Animals, and Drugs." Natural Resources Defense Council. http://www.nrdc.org/food/saving-antibiotics.asp
Loglisci, Ralph. "New FDA Numbers Reveal Food Animals Consume Lion's Share of Antibiotics." Center for a Livable Future. 23 Dec 2010. Web. http://www.livablefutureblog.com/2010/12/new-fda-numbers-reveal-food-animals-consume-lion%E2%80%99s-share-of-antibiotics
Photo: www.modvigil.com via Wikimedia Commons
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Acres of corn & soy crop harvested in 2000:
"Major Crops Grown in the United States." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 27 Jun. 2012. Web. http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/cropmajor.html
"Acres of Vegetables Harvested." USDA Economic Research Service. Web.http://www.ers.usda.gov/
99% of soy crop fed to livestock:
"Soybean."Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 2012. Web. 3 May. 2009.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/557184/soybean
40% of corn crop:
"Toward a Sustainable Agriculture." University of Wisconsin, Madison. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. n.d. Web.http://www.cias.wisc.edu/curriculum/modII/seca/modii_seca.html
Soil erosion from soy and corn, Sustainability of Meat-Based and Plant Based Diets and the Environment:
"Sustainability of Meat-Based and Plant Based Diets and the Environment" Pimentel et al from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Cornell University. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Animals produce 130x waste of human population:
Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production. "Environment."http://www.ncifap.org/issues/environment (Cited from Foer 174).
No waste-treatment:
"Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern." (Cited from Foer 174).
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Citizen Drone Project. www.factoryfarmdrones.com
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Animal agriculture contributes 40% more greenhouse gases than all transportation:
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. 2006. Report.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsID=20772&CR1=warning
Weber, Christopher L. and H. Scott Matthews. "Food-Miles and the Relative Climate Impacts of Food Choices in the United States." Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 42 (10) (2008): 3508-3513.
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20% less meat:
Bittman, Mark. "Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler." The New York Times. 27 Jan 2008. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/weekinreview/27bittman.html?
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Not Eating Meat One Day a Week:
Winston, Andrew. "Local Food or Less Meat? Data Tells The Real Story." Harvard Business Review. 20 June 2011.https://hbr.org/2011/06/local-food-or-less-meat-data-t.html
Photo: Steve Garfield
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Mandate to promote consumption:
Toufexis, Anastasia and Dick Thompson. "Playing Politics with Our Food," Time Magazine. July. 1991. Web.http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,973395,00.html
Farming by proxy:
Wendell, Berry. Edited by Normal Wirzba. "The Art of the Commonplace." Berkeley, CA. Counterpoint. 2003. (cited from Foer 89).
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Consumption Declining:
"Daily Livestock Report" CME Group. Vol. 9, No. 243. 20 December 2011.


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nexx xd1 helmet
Nexx XD1, Canyon, Baja & Voyager
Ride Best Buy
Nexx XD1 Ride Best Buy
The Nexx XD1 has been awarded Ride magazine's prestigious Best Buy award, beating all of the other leading adventure helmets; the Arai Tour-X4, Shoei Hornet ADV, BMW GS helmet, AGV AX8, Touratech Carbon, Shark Explore R and more. Here is the test summary, "The Nexx XD1 was the surprise of the test, from an unfamiliar Portuguese brand. The XD1 has the best mix of the features that most riders want, making it a superb road helmet with or without the peak, capable of being quickly altered for off-road use. Huge thought has gone into it and for a feature-packed helmet, at a good price."
The full review - "Not heard of Nexx before? Join the club. But it's a name we need to get used to, because they plainly know what they're doing. The XD1 has everything an adventure helmet needs, making it our favourite all-round lid in this test: a great road helmet that can also keep you comfortable and safe off-road. It works on road with the peak and even better without it, reducing drag and making it a great helmet for naked or sports bikes."
"There is a drop-down visor (unlike the very similar Aventuro), a sumptuous interior with quick-release cheek pads, good visor mechanism with Pinlock included and good venting. You can wear it all day on the road, the windstopper keeping out uncomfortable drafts. When you get off-road, taking the visor off is fiddly but needs no tools and you can wear goggles easily with the visor raised rather than removed (although taking it off should keep it safe from scratching). Then change the chin vent for the freer-flowing one you get in the box, pop your goggles on and go get dirty. It comes with side and top pods that have a flat surface on which to mount an action camera, more side pods to support quick-strap googles, and the rubber chin spoiler is designed to prevent hyper extension. There is provision for a built-in communications unit. The XD1 weighs more than the Touratech Aventuro as it is made from a heavier construction - but it is also £100 cheaper."
"The Nexx wins because of its all-round ability, as well as its features and price."
Nexx XD1 Review
The Nexx XD1 has just been reviewed by Web Bike World, rating it as 'Outstanding'. They summarised the review by saying, "There are a lot of really good Dual Sport helmets out there and the Nexx XD1 has to be at the top of your list. It's one of the lightest Dual Sport helmets available; it comes in some eye-popping colours and its list price is £100 ($150) less than the Arai XD4 and Shoei Hornet X2 (ADV).
Besides having a significantly lower list price, the XD1 is also 60 grams (2 oz.) lighter than the Arai XD4 and a whopping 232 grams (half-pound) lighter than the Shoei Hornet X2, neither of which have the internal sun visor. When you combine the performance with the light weight and outstanding build quality, it's hard to beat the XD1." (Watch their video review at bottom of this page or read full review).
- Overall quality - 'Outstanding'
- Shape, comfort & padding - 'Outstanding'
- Visibility, face shield operation & internal sun visor - 'Outstanding'
- Ventilation - Outstanding in the lower half and excellent on top - 'Outstanding'
- Noise levels - 'Excellent'
ADVmoto Review
The Nexx XD1 adventure helmet has received yet another outstanding review, this time from ADVmoto, the adventure magazine and website. Here's what they had to say: "It's been never-ending, my quest for a helmet that fits so well it's not begging to be removed by the end of a long ride. But now, after several weeks with the Nexx XD1, I may have found it…the ultimate adventure helmet. I was surprised by the light weight of the latest dual-sport/adventure helmet offering from Nexx. It's barely 53 oz., beating every other helmet I own. And its vibrant colour scheme makes it stand out, extremely visible.
A new safety feature we're seeing more often these days makes removal of the helmet from a downed rider easier; Just pull on two red tabs and the inner cheek pads disengage, allowing medical technicians to safely remove the helmet without stress to the head or neck. As a bonus, this feature also makes it easier to clean the interior. I originally took the Nexx XD1 Voyager for six days of nonstop riding, 2000 miles, two rain storms, three days off road, plenty of interstate traffic, and summer heat. I was astounded by how well it felt and breathed. It's been a big issue for me to find a dual-sport helmet that doesn't squeeze my cheeks and is prescription glasses-friendly. This one features an internal drop-down sun visor with an 80% tint, which can be used with or without the outer visor, still leaving enough room for prescription glasses.
The outer visor can also be removed for off-roading with goggles and the peak is detachable, too. I spent another week off-roading at a motorcycle training facility wearing the helmet all day during classes, and then on a tour of the northeast – pretty much nonstop for 5000+ miles. The XD1 performed flawlessly, never feeling heavy or unbearable. Through the rain storms it kept me dry. And, there was plenty of ventilation, keeping my head cool on hot days. The only real issues were slight vibration and wind noise from the beak when cruising at highway speeds. And, when using Bluetooth system, the wind noise was too loud for phone calls above 30mph.
The Nexx XD1 Voyager has become my preferred helmet. I give it five stars as one of the best helmets I've owned. Barring a crash test I'm extremely happy with the way it's held up and performed. I don't think you can get a better helmet for the price. MSRP: $499" (ADVmoto)
Nexx XD1 Availability
Select your size in the drop down box on the individual helmet pages to check our latest stock status. Where sizes are not in stock, the timescales for delivery are shown on the individual helmet pages. In these instances, where the helmet isn't in stock, the XD1 will be made especially for you, then shipped from the Nexx factory in Portugal to us at ForMotorbikes. If you'd like to double check availability with us, we're very happy to let you know our stock situation at any time. Use the 'contact us' link at the top of the page.
Nexx XD1 Summary
The Nexx XD1 is the first Dual sport model from Nexx Helmets. The Nexx XD1 can be quickly and easily switched, without the need of any tools, between an off-road / adventure touring helmet to full-face street riding. For off-road riders, it also offers the versatility of using googles in dusty conditions, by attaching the Nexx quick strap, available as an accessory. Tear Shaped, the XD1 represents Nexx's new X-Matrix technology, a process that combines multi-axial fibreglass, 3D organic fibres, special aramid fibres and carbon reinforcement. The result is a super strong and lightweight shell, 35% stronger for extension and bending resistance than normal fibreglass. The chin area combines a unique shape, with a softer and rounder base edge, to reduce chest injury risk from frontal impacts. The Nexx XD1 is ECE 22/05 and DOT approved, for use in Europe and North America, plus NBR approved for South America.
The XD1 weighs 1450g without the peak and visor, or 1550g fully loaded. The XD1 is equipped to accommodate the Nexx Helmets X-Com System, developed in cooperation with the renowned Bluetooth company Sena, as well as a wide range of Universal Communication Systems. Another unique feature comes with the options for accommodating helmet cameras; a removable support can be easily embedded in the top of the peak, plus there are helmet cam supports on both sides of the helmet. The X.D1 is also prepared for the Quick Strap System to easily connect your goggles to the helmet. ForMotorbikes ships the Nexx XD1 to anywhere in the world, with excellent value shipping rates to countries including the USA and Canada, Denmark, Netherlands and beyond, plus we provide Free UK delivery. We have 360° videos on the individual helmet pages, so be sure to check those out, to see the XD1 from every angle. To read customer reviews of the XD1, click through to the individual helmet pages below.
Nexx XD1 Helmets
The Nexx XD1 is the brand new dual sport helmet from Nexx, which can be used as a street, off-road or enduro helmet. The XD1 can be worn with or without the visor and with or without the peak. The helmet is packed with features, taking on those which have proven a smash hit in the XR2 and the XT1 helmets. The shell is the brand new X-Matrix shell from Nexx, boasting a perfect blend of carbon, kevlar, fibreglass and organic fibres, super strong and lightweight shell, 35% stronger for extension and bending resistance than normal fibreglass. The Nexx XD1 is ECE 22/05 and DOT approved, for use in Europe and North America, plus NBR approved for South America. The solid colours of the XD1, including the Concrete, Desert and Sierra are £289.99 and the XD1 Voyager and Baja are £329.99.
The XD1 has been specifically designed hand in hand with the Nexx X-Com bluetooth intercom, so that you can effortlessly communicate with pillion or your riding buddies, or pair it with a bluetooth enabled smartphone, or GPS. Regardless of which form you wear the XD1 in, it can house a helmet cam, through its integrated supports on the top and on both sides of the helmet. No cheap-looking sucker mounts needed here, thanks to this innovative development from Nexx helmets. The Nexx XD1 also features a retractable, internal sun visor, making this a truly feature-packed helmet.
The helmet features two air intakes, plus rear outlets and ventilation channels in the EPS lining for effective flow over the top of the head. Taking their learnings from the XR2 and XT1, the XD1 has a panoramic eye port, to give you a huge view of the terrain ahead plus in your peripheral vision. The visor features the new X-Swift quick release system, plus the new Block'N'Seal system, to ensure a hermatic seal between the visor and the rubber seal of the helmet. The visor also has a recessed cavity to house a Pinlock anti-fog insert, which is supplied with the helmet.
More features of this new touring helmet include emergency release cheek pads, for safe helmet removal in the event of an accident, a removable breath guard, double D-ring, chin wind stopper, anti-noise cheek pads, and a soft, anti-sweat and anti-allergenic Coolmax fabric inner lining, which is removable and washable. The XD1 is homologated by Nexx as ECE 22/05, DOT and NBR approved, but remember that when the helmet is purchased from the UK, it'll be supplied with an ECE 22/05 sticker. If you're buying from overseas, check whether the ECE sticker is sufficient to comply with your local helmet laws.
Nexx XD1 Full Specification
- Pinlock anti-fog visor supplied with the helmet
- Dual sport helmet; easily switch between off-road/adventure touring helmet to full-face street riding
- X-Matrix shell of carbon, kevlar, fibreglass and 3D organic fibres, 35% stronger than a tri-composite shell
- 1450g without the peak and clear visor, 1550g with both.
- 80% tint, retractable sun visor
- Three bespoke camera supports, to easily affix your helmet cam, one on the top and one on each side of the helmet
- Aerodynamic Shell & Rim
- Shell available in 2 different sizes: Shell 1 (XS-M) | Shell 2 (L-XXL)
- 2 air inlets and 4 rear outlets for excellent air flow across the top of the head
- Ventilation channels in the EPS lining for effective flow away from the ear area
- X-Com bluetooth intercom perfectly integrates into the helmet
- The XD1 is ECE/22-05, DOT and NBR homologated by Nexx. Helmets purchased from the UK will come with an ECE 22/05 sticker
- Emergency release, removable cheek pads
- PC Lexan Shield Clear with Anti-Fog position and Super Lock
- FastShot quick release visor system
- Panoramic Eye Port
- CoolMax, soft anti-sweat and anti-allergic fabric inner lining
- 3D Inner Lining, removable and washable
- Anti-noise Cheek pads
- Chin Windstopper
- Removable breath guard
- Double D-ring to secure
- New Block'N'Seal Visor System (with dual resistance visor) and X-SWIFT Quick Release System
- Visor with recessed cavity for Pinlock (supplied)
- Night vision reflectors
- Special Chin Shape to reduce breast injury risk from frontal impacts
- Ergo Padding System for bespoke fit
- Can accommodate goggle quick strap accessory


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Uncle Irvin: Lyme disease: One and done, or long term?
04/25/2017 12:21PM ● Published by Richard Gaw
Lyme disease has both early and late manifestations, and this dichotomy has precipitated a massive split in the health care community in the United States, causing the vector to break out from New England and the Middle Atlantic states westward and southward on a rapid migration.
The crux of the matter is a split in the medical community pitting the U.S. government CDC, large teaching hospitals and the drug industry, all represented by the huge Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA). While ICADS represent hundreds of thousands of individual past and present victims of what they believe is long term Lyme disease, the industry counterpart IDSA -- whose members represent the U.S. government CDC and elected politicians, a vast majority of physicians, teaching hospitals, and the drug industry – has all the money and clout, and has been virtually unchallenged to see Lyme disease as two headed -- present stage and long term.
The IDSA's one-sided policy has thwarted research, disallowed health insurance benefits, and forced the vast majority of Lyme disease patients to fight their battles through small local cells to fend for themselves.
One such local organization is the Lyme disease Association of Southeastern PA. For further information, call Christa Vanderbilt at 610-388-7333 or Douglas W. Fearn, a co-volunteer who authored the group's booklet on Lyme disease.
Until and unless these adversaries hash out their differences and develop a comprehensive program that services both short- and long-term patients, a possible cure will be hard to come by.
(Uncle Irvin's column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)


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How To Get A Girlfriend
As a dating coach, pretty much everywhere I go there are guys that are wondering how to get a girlfriend to embellish their lives. They want love, attraction, lust, someone to watch movies with and of course, someone to make love to. Unfortunately, the guys that say they need a girlfriend … well, most of the time, they are also the least likely guys to get one.
That's because a lot of the time, those guys come from a place of need. If you've ever heard the term "being needy", then that's exactly what we're talking about. If you've ever said: "If only I had a girlfriend, then everything would be O.K. and I'd be happy", then you"re looking for a girlfriend in order to fix your life. This is a huge mistake, but we'll fix it!
First, Don't be Needy
The primary step in actually getting a girlfriend is to come from a place of abundance and happiness. Girls will be attracted to you if you're already content with your life and you're not looking at them to fill some emotional or physical need that needs filling. Why is that? Well, for one, being needy screams of desperation. Being desperate means that no one else wants you, which consequently lowers your social status and makes you very unattractive. Not to mention, being needy is just annoying, repelling and definitely not something you want in your life.
That being said, there is a huge difference between being needed and being wanted. If you go completely in the opposite direction and you pretend you don't care at all for a girl, you definitely won't be any closer to getting a girlfriend in your life. Everyone wants to feel wanted… but for the right reasons. When you're with a girl that seems to be girlfriend worthy, then make sure she knows, consciously or unconsciously, why you like her.
Table of Content
Page 1 Getting a Girlfriend
Page 2 Having A Purpose
Page 3 Time Progression


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They recently finished working on heist thriller Ocean's Eight together. But Sarah Paulson and Sandra Bullock are set to join forces once again in new horror film Bird Box, which will be released on Netflix.
The first-look pictures of them in their roles gives a hint of the film's setting, but not the terrors that are in store for their characters.
Sarah, was seen walking out of her trailer in a red tartan dress, which was paired with a light brown felt jacket for the unnamed character's look. Her wig was tied-up into a loose side ponytail, and her make-up was kept simple and natural.


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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World. Spoilers will be present within the article.
Myra Curio was a witch who worked in the Muggle Liaison Office and assisted the Ministry of Magic's Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures in solving cases related to magical beasts.[1]


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Mark A.Z. Dippé directs with a fair competence. The film has been economically contrived so that almost all of it takes place around three houseboats in a single lagoon. The Frankenfish effects, which are done on the cheap by a South Korean CGI house, are competent and there is a fair array of splattery gore effects throughout. In fact, Frankenfish feels like it was made around the era of one of the cheerfully tongue-in-cheek copies of Jaws (1975) from New World Pictures such as Piranha (1978), Up from the Depths (1979), Alligator (1980) and Humanoids from the Deep (1980). Frequently, Dippé plants his tongue in cheek like the scene where Raoul Trujillo kills a Frankenfish and then promptly rips its heart out and throws it on a barbeque. And then there is the entertaining climax where Tory Kittles and K.D. Aubert contrive to get the fish to jump into the fan of a swamp boat and he consoles her afterwards: You look great for a girl covered in giant fish brain. Dippé also takes frequent opportunity throughout to toss in wholly gratuitous sequences with big-breasted women parading about topless.
While Frankenfish progresses in standard ways for the better part, there are times it takes detours that leave one curling their eyebrows like where hero Tory Kittles and biologist assistant China Chow sit down to have dinner with Donna Biscoe, daughter K.D. Aubert and K.D.s lawyer boyfriend Mathew Rauch where it is suddenly revealed that Kittles is the lost high school crush of Aubert who began cheerleading just to be near him on the football team; how Aubert exits to the houseboat veranda after an argument with Rauch where Chow joins her and commiserates by suggesting she try a woman instead of a man; and Aubert then returns to the dinner table to find that her mother has fed Kittles a cup of voodoo tea to spur along their attraction. The victimology is not always predictable China Chow seems set to be the female lead but is then bumped off two-thirds of the way through; Mathew Rauch is set up to be the asshole lawyer who has victim tattooed to his forehead but is spared up until the very end while far more likeable cast members end up being bumped off.
Lead actor Tory Kittles gives a strong and assured performance. More to the point, he plays the part with complete seriousness, which is way and above what the material requires. On the other hand, China Chow, who is initially paired as the lead actress opposite him, makes little distinction.
Mark A.Z. Dippé was a former Industrial Light and Magic visual effects supervisor who made his directorial debut with the graphic novel adaptation Spawn (1997). Dippé went onto make the tv movie Pixel Perfect (2004) about a holographic rock star, the Disney Channel movie Halloweentown High (2004) and the animated Garfield Gets Real (2007), Garfields Fun Fest (2008) and Garfields Pet Force (2009), and the animated The Reef 2: High Tide (2012) and The Boxcar Children (2014).
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Jimmy Anderson grabs 6 as Pakistan stumbles for 80Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010 by Sanya Michelangelo in Labels: England, England cricket, England vs Pakistan, James Anderson, Sanya Michelangelo, Steven Finn
Day 4
Ah, wickets kept tumbling and Pakistan were bowled out for 80. Jimmy Anderson, with his swing, grabbed 6 wickets in the 2nd innings and 5 out of 7 on Day 4. This was Jimmy's first 10 wicket haul in a match. Finn only bowled 2 overs and removed Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Amir. Oh well, I'm quite confused about his name's spelling, it's written as Aamer, Amir and Aamir. England won this game by a huge margin, 354 to be exact, exactly as much as they scored in the 1st innings. I don't see how Pakistan could win any Test with this batting line-up. Mohammad Yousuf refused to comeback after consulting his "elders" when Afridi asked him to do so. But they should still bring back Younis Khan. And Yaseer Hameed is in the squad, he should play the 2nd Test.
MOM: James Anderson
The next Test begins at 10 am GMT at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Until next time, take care. Cheers!


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Alabama report card: Special teams collapses, defense picks it up
Much like its win at Georgia two weeks ago, Alabama got off to a fast start on the road against Texas A&M. But the Crimson Tide's 41-23 win in College Station was no blowout, as Nick Saban's squad could not quite put away Kevin Sumlin's Aggies until the final quarter.
Here's how the Tide graded out:
Derrick Henry (32 carries for 236 yards and two touchdowns) was brilliant, and the offensive line was able to open up plenty of holes.
But quarterback Jake Coker wasn't able to get much going through the air, and the O-line took a huge hit when Ryan Kelly left the game with a concussion. Kelly's status is unknown for next Saturday's game against Tennessee, which is huge; The Crimson Tide's front five become a liability when he's off the field.
You'd be hard-pressed to remember a more explosive defensive performance than the one Alabama put forth on Saturday.
The secondary intercepted A&M's quarterbacks four times, bringing three of those picks back to the house. That latter number was one of several school records set by Minkah Fitzpatrick and Eddie Jackson.
Senior linebacker Reggie Ragland led another strong effort from the front seven, and the "D" appears to be firing on all cylinders as Alabama nears the home stretch.
An embarrassing series of events from the special teams unit kept A&M in the game for longer than it should have been.
The Tide watched a 28-3 lead slip to 28-13 when Aggies star Christian Kirk returned a punt 68 yards for a score. Punter JK Scott was unable to put the right amount of touch on the ball all day, and his slightly-too-deep punt led to Kirk slipping past a gap-unsound coverage unit.
Earlier, Alabama lined up for a 49-yard field goal before suffering a delay-of-game penalty. Scott then pushed a punt into the end zone, resulting in a 12-yard net gain from what would've been the original field goal snap. The punt team also allowed a partially-blocked kick while nursing a 28-20 lead.
In the return game, Cyrus Jones coughed up the ball when A&M was still in striking distance.
The only positive takeaway from Saturday: Embattled kicker Adam Griffith hit an important 32-yard field goal.
The special teams appeared completely lost, but Lane Kiffin's offensive gameplan helped set the tone early, and Kirby Smart's swarming defense completely overwhelmed Texas A&M.
Aggies quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray were lost for most of the day against Smart's unit, and that confusion led to overthrows and game-changing decisions.
Oh, and Kiffin successfully saved a timeout by blocking Saban from the officials' view.
Alabama is clearly one of the country's most impressive teams, and appears headed for a primetime showdown with LSU on Nov. 7. But the Crimson Tide must survive a big trap game against Tennessee on Saturday before taking Halloween weekend off.


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ZLAC's current juniors carry on a tradition of women's rowing that goes back for over 125 years. The girls come from all over San Diego County and attend a variety of both public and private middle and high schools. The girls share a passion for rowing, enjoy the camaraderie of the sport, and love being able to train on the beautiful waters of Mission Bay. Many ZLAC alumni go on to row for collegiate programs.
The goal of program is to allow each athlete to develop her potential. We value:
•Fitness and strength
•Competitive experience
•Rowing skills
Our coaches endeavor to train every rower to reach her full potential, regardless of her initial level of skill and/or fitness. Rowing builds strength and fitness which in turn leads to a more positive rowing experience for all. All rowers are encouraged (but not required) to participate at the competitive level.
8th-12th Graders: Register for the 2018-2019 rowing season!
Be sure to download the payment form HERE and bring it with you on your first day of practice.
6th & 7th Graders: Register for the Fall 2018 session!
Be sure to download the payment form HERE and bring it with you on your first day of practice.
ZLAC believes that every girl should be able to row. If you require financial assistance, grants are available!
Please download and fill out the form HERE. Directions on how to submit are included.
Don't forget to buy your ZLAC gear so you can row (and cheer) in style!
The Rowing Season
The team season runs from late-August through mid-May. Practices are held Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. The rowers compete at regattas in the fall and spring, and do conditioning and skill building work in the interim. A typical season starts with one or more entries at the Head of the Charles regatta in Boston, the world's largest 2-day rowing event with over 300,000 spectators and competitors from around the world. The full junior team, both varsity and novice, attend the Head of the American regatta on the American River east of Sacramento, as well as various regattas in Southern California, and the USRA Southwest Regional Junior Championships in Sacramento at the end of the regular season. Our varsity also competes at the famous San Diego Crew Classic.
The Middle School (6th-7th grade) program runs for 9 weeks starting September 7th and ending November 2nd. This program will introduce the basics of the sport without the pressure of competition. Practices are Fridays from 4:00-6:30 PM, with three Saturday practices: September 29th, October 6th, and 20th. Saturday practices are 6:00- 8:30 AM, where middle schoolers will get a chance to row with the novice team. Middle school rowers are also invited to the San Diego Fall Classic, November 11th, for an up close look at fall racing!
Our Boathouse
The team enjoys top-of-the-line facilities, the boathouse being completely rebuilt in 2000. Our boathouse has two large boat bays holding over 30 boats. The workout room on the second floor of the boathouse (where the weight equipment and rowing machines are kept) has large windows and a wide balcony with expansive views of the bay. The ZLAC clubhouse is the focal point of the members' social gatherings and events as well as the home of rowing artifacts and trophies from ZLAC's long history.
Fees for the middle school program (6th-7th grade) are $300 for the season.
Fees for the junior program (8th-12th grade) are $328 per month over the nine month season for novice (first year) rowers. Varsity rowers pay a reduced monthly fee ($295) but also pay annual club dues, for approximately the same annual financial commitment. Program fees include coaching fees and most regatta travel expenses. More detailed information is available on request.
Varsity rowers also become full club members, allowing them a life-long membership to the oldest women's rowing club in the world. This membership comes with benefits such as unlimited use of the boathouse and equipment (great for collegiate rowers who want to continue training when home from college), reduced rental fees for the ZLAC clubhouse, and invitations to a variety of networking and social events throughout the year.
For more detailed information about rowing fees, please contact us.
+ Margaux Deja, Head Junior Coach
Margaux Deja received her undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She rowed all four years and sculled with a local competitive program during the summers in the off-season. Margaux moved to Philadelphia to continue to row and train competitively out of Penn A.C. While in Philadelphia she coached Novice, JV and Varsity level Junior women at The Shipley School for four years. Margaux then moved to Washington D.C. and became the Head Junior Coach for St. John's College High School where she helped to grow the competitive program three-fold by the end of her two year tenure. In D.C. Margaux raced competitively with the Potomac Boat Club. In addition to her prowess on-the-water, her off-the-water skills include teaching Math, AP Biology, and Physics to middle and high school students, hiking tall mountains, running long distances, and rescuing injured wildlife. Coach Margaux brings a wealth of experience to ZLAC Rowing Club, having coached and competed in both sweep and sculling championships around the world.
+ Sandra Coughlin, Assistant Coach
Sandra started rowing at ZLAC Rowing Club in 2013 and rowed only half a year as a Novice before advancing to the Varsity team. She is currently finishing up her undergraduate degree Math Education in hopes of becoming a middle school math teacher. Sandra is an assistant coach with the ZLAC Juniors and during the summertime is a camp counselor in Minneapolis. In addition, Coach Sandra is an active volunteer with the San Diego Crew Classic, is almost always in/on/near water, and loves avocados.
+ Marites "Tess" Exume, Junior Novice Coach
Marites "Tess" Exume began rowing as a Junior at ZLAC after falling in love with the sport during a summer Learn to Row in 2009. She rowed with ZLAC Juniors from 2009 to 2013 and was Team Captain her senior year. She continued to row in college for NCAA Division III University of Puget Sound from 2013 to 2017. Tess rowed Varsity all four years, practicing through torrential rain, wind, and even snow. Her favorite race venues include Head of the Charles in Boston and Head of the American in Sacramento. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in Psychology. Coach Tess has a keen eye for technique in both sweep and scull rowing, loves bubble tea, and remains calm in almost every situation.
+ Audrey Sanchez, Junior Program Coordinator
Audrey Sanchez started rowing after walk on tryouts at Western Washington University in the late 80's. She rowed as a lightweight and in open weight events. She practiced, rain or shine, on the glacier fed waters of Lake Samish near Bellingham, WA. Audrey graduated from WWU with a bachelors degree in Human Services and joined ZLAC in 2012. She soon started coaching the Juniors and then Masters in 2014. She has also coached Little League baseball and youth soccer. In addition to coaching, Coach Audrey is a mom and the Director of Business Development for a local developer.
+ I'm a male, can I row at ZLAC?
Sorry, we are a women's rowing club! However, we have one open water double that is available for men to use with a ZLAC member.
+ It's raining, do you still go out and row?
Yes — we row in the rain! Learn To Row classes meet as scheduled, rain or shine. If severe lightning, fog, wind, or storms are present, rowers will not be permitted on the water. Instead the class or practice is moved into the boathouse where we can get a workout on the ergs or using weights.
+ I'm coming to row at ZLAC, what should I wear?
We recommend you dress in layers. San Diego can be cold in the early morning or after the sun sets. Dress appropriately for the weather, including a windbreaker if necessary. It's easiest if you are able to shed layers quickly as you begin to warm up. Your rowing clothes will likely get dirty and wet. Your outfit should be comfortable and snug. It should allow you to move freely but should not be baggy. Be sure to bring socks with you to wear once the boats are launched.
+ Where should I park?
ZLAC has a small parking lot that is for rowers and club members only. If your car is left in the lot past practice times and is not recognized by the resident manager (or there are no ZLAC stickers present on your car), you may be towed. When the lot fills up, there is always free street parking within the surrounding blocks. Please do not park in the lot if there is a black and yellow checkered flag at the entrance to the lot (this means there is an event at the clubhouse).
+ Can I rent your clubhouse for my wedding/party/memorial/event?
Yes! ZLAC is located on Sail Bay on the north shore of Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego. Our clubhouse offers a unique setting for your next event. The clubhouse, built in 1932, is a traditional Craftsman style designed by Lilian Rice with a unique redwood interior, historic rowing decor, and a scenic view of Mission Bay. More info here.


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Dear Weston School Community,
It is with great anticipation and excitement that I write this letter welcoming you all back for the 2017-2018 school year. I hope that everyone was able to take some time to relax and enjoy family and friends over the summer months. Teachers and administrators have been very busy over the summer working on professional development and planning for the new year. The custodial staff has worked extremely hard, and we are grateful for how clean and welcoming our schools look for our students to return.
The school year cycle is one that lends itself well to starting anew. As a district we have been through many administrative, faculty and staff changes over the last few years. This is unusual for the Weston Public Schools. As we begin this school year I want to assuage some of the unease and let you know that the Administrative Team that is in place for this school year is committed to working together with school-based professionals to make sure every student who enters into Weston Public Schools will have the best year possible as a person and a student.
Over the summer the leaders from across the district began working on our visioning and strategic planning using the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Framework, Planning for Success. This is a comprehensive process that will include the voices of many in the community including students, parents and guardians, residents, teachers, staff and administrators to help ensure that we have actionable steps that take into account the needs of all students who attend the Weston Public Schools. It is the goal of this process that we ensure and maintain the highest level of educational and life opportunity for all of our students. As we embark on this most critical process please participate as you are able, as all voices matter and are valued.
We have two wonderful milestones to commemorate this year. This will be the 50th year that Weston Public Schools has participated in Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, better known to us as METCO. Our long partnership speaks to the program's value to our entire school community. Please look for ways to participate and celebrate this longstanding collaborative and critical relationship. This year will also mark the 150th graduation from Weston High School. Both milestones speak to the importance of history and growth in our district.
Beyond our schools, there is a sense of angst and fear for many. To ensure that students and families experience a sense of safety in the Weston Public Schools, we must stand together and denounce words or actions of hate in any form and make a commitment to each other that we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its configurations and that there is only room for tolerance for all, no matter one's race, religious beliefs, political ideology, sexuality or gender identification. Weston Public Schools is a safe haven for all who enter our schools, in any capacity.
Welcome back to the 2017-2018 school year. We open our doors with much hope and eagerness to see what the new year will bring. It is that time of year, the opening of school, where we begin anew and refresh.
Thank you all for your commitment to the students of Weston.
Dr. Midge Connolly
August 30, 2017
Dr. Marguerite (Midge) Connolly
Dr. Marguerite Connolly has been appointed Superintendent of the Weston Public Schools, effective July 12, 2018 after having served as Weston's Interim Superintendent of Schools since April 1, 2017 and Director of Student Services from September 2016 until April 2017. Prior to joining Weston, Dr. Connolly has held leadership positions throughout the PK-12 continuum, in general and special education. Prior to joining the district, Dr. Connolly worked for six years in Newton, Massachusetts serving as principal at Central High School (2014-2015), vice principal at Newton North High School (2012-2015), and principal at Williams Elementary School (2009-2012). Dr. Connolly previously worked in the Boston Public Schools, the Stoughton Public Schools, and the Watertown Public Schools.
Dr. Connolly has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College; a Masters of Education in Planning and Public Policy from Harvard University; a Masters of Education in Severe Special Education from Boston College; and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Moderate Special Needs from Boston College.


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Work on my forthcoming comic strip "Legend of Bill" continues, and here's a rough sketch right out of the ol' sketchbook...
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Convention photos
As I prepare for my forthcoming 2008 convention appearances for my Star Trek, sci-fi and comics work, I always think back on the past ones as well... it is my pleasure throughout the year to attend Star Trek, sci-fi and comics conventions as a guest, from my official Star Trek work on STARTREK.COM and various other CBS outlets, to now my Roddenberry Productions work for the great Roddenberry.com. I LOVE conventions... I'm a shameless ham, love to get on stage and talk, love to meet fans and newfound friends and especially love to draw for these wonderful people. I'll post some photos here and there of some of my convention happenings backstage, the great people I've had a chance to meet, and maybe a story or two to boot. In the meantime, here are a couple of pix with just a few of the fantastic folks I've had the pleasure to talk to and meet, such as the smoothest man alive, Mr. Avery Brooks (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), the very cool and friendly Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation and movies), the uber-talented Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica and The Bionic Woman) and a few borg to boot! Just a lil' sampling of how easy it is to get assimilated if you're not looking behind you at a convention!!
- David
"The Trek Life" creative process
I'm often asked about my working process for creating my comics, in this case, for example, "The Trek Life," my thrice-weekly webcomic at STARTREK.COM. My process starts out VERY rough. After the writing and super rough doodles are complete (always done in my sketchbook), I then enter into the sketch phase of the actual comic that is nearly incoherent in the beginning, and the drawings basically build and build, like molding clay, to the final product. Here you can see the creative process behind a Sunday format strip, from beginning to end... pencil roughs, to inks, to color, which I do in Photoshop. Enjoy!
- David
Comics Reporter
I was thrilled when I was reading one of my favorite sites, The Comics Reporter (http://www.comicsreporter.com/) and came across a mention of this blog! Pop over and check out Tom Spurgeon's fantastic blog on all things COMICS!!
Monday, January 28, 2008
New "Gene's Journal" comic at Roddenberry.com today!
Be sure to jump over to Roddenberry.com for today's new episode of "Gene's Journal" comic strip! Link: http://www.roddenberry.com/?action=site.comic
Legend of Bill sketch
Progress on my comic strip "Legend of Bill" continues, as I work on more strips. Here's a sketch out of one of the strips for funsies! More to come...
Saturday, January 26, 2008
"The Trek Life" in IDW Publishing's Star Trek Comic Books
Here's one of the full comic book pages of "The Trek Life" strip that ran as a backup in one of IDW Publishing's excellent Star Trek comic books (an issue that focused on Wesley Crusher) - never before seen outside of the back page of that book! So, it makes its digital debut here. Here's a rare, behind-the-scenes shot of the rough sketch phase of the comic, the actual comic, and a picture of me and the very cool Wil Wheaton at the big Trek convention in Vegas in 2007. You'll note how I changed the punchline in the final piece. If you haven't already (and you probably have), be sure to check out Wil's awesome blog here: http://wilwheaton.typepad.com/
Friday, January 25, 2008
Ah... Memories...
So, I've been having fun working on more of my "Legend of Bill" comics strips, (more sketches coming soon! Watch this space!) and as such, have been inspired to thumb through my many fantasy "art" books, for inspiration and well, just 'cause I like to. And I came across something I hadn't seen in a LONG time ... my actual, original Dungeons and Dragons Players manual from the 80's. Yep, I still have it. But that's not all! Next to it was my original Star Frontiers Starter book as well, put out around the same time as this particular D&D starter kit (well, 1982 to be exact), as a sci-fi alternative role-playing game for sci-fi fans. Naturally, I was a hardcore fan of both. I remember getting the little thin box the books (and maps, character info and such) came in for Christmas one year (yes, while most kids were asking for stuff like Red Ryder BB guns, I wanted toy robots, Star Wars action figures and D&D!!!). I remember pulling out all the components, and immediately, I knew what I enjoyed the MoSt about the games... creating new characters. I LOVED to sit there and create all their abilities, their personality, and I'd ALWAYS draw them up of course. And I always loved the interior illustrations too. I immediately put up a radar for anything by Larry Elmore and Jeff Easley (and the radar is still up today for their work!)... and then Frank Frazetta, and Boris Vallejo, and Frank Kelly Freas, and well ... you get the picture. I remember sitting in bed at night with yep, the ol' flashlight, reading my game books and imagining my characters living out their lives. And I sought out other kids in school who did the same, and spent many a recess lost in imagination. And these games, their art, their imagination-sparking wonder, had a profound effect on me as a kid of 11 from Indiana... and my universe expanded, I started hunting out sci-fi and fantasy novels (mainly for the covers, haha), and I was naturally already a voracious reader of comic books and comic strips, and my love of fantasy and science fiction, and the endless stories and wonder they provided was solidified. Ahh ... memories.
New Product Design at Roddenberry.com!
Hey, friends and neighbors, pop on over to Roddenberry.com for this brand-spanking new design I created for their new humor line of products - all guaranteed to make you 35% sexier!
Here's the link: http://www.cafepress.com/roddenberry/4379357
Friday morning superhero fun!
Some superhero silliness out of the ol' sketchbook ... (with a touch of a Star Trek doodle)! And hey, for some REAL superhero coolness, head over to my pal Brad Guigar's webcomic "Evil Inc" at www.evil-comic.com - you won't be disappointed!!
Barbarella sketch
I've been researching some 60's sci-fi material for a project I'm working on, and came across some old Barbarella pictures... so, inevitably, she made it onto a sketchbook page!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Editor & Publisher!
Dave Astor at Editor & Publisher has added an article about my new blog opening up! Check it out at: Editor & Publisher's Website(http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003701579)
From the Sketchbook: Fantasy Sketch
A quick sketch of a more "heroic" look for a barbarian ... but, alas, I prefer the look of Bill in the last "Legend of Bill" comic strip post!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Legend of Bill - the comic strip!
Here's my fantasy comic strip, "Legend of Bill," that I've been toying with for my own amusement, and this is the first strip I created, as a practice piece, to see how the main characters look in their setting, and how they interact. What I love about creating a new comic, is sometimes just going for it and starting the writing process, and watching characters begin to interact and "talk," and react to one another. In "Legend of Bill," you have Bill the Barbarian, his lil' blue dragon sidekick/companion Frank, and the beautiful princess Gina, who's no slacker herself when it comes to being tough as nails. Not sure what I'll do with this just yet, but it sure is fun to play with, (I've written several more) and I had a blast making this first comic, so thought I'd share it here. If you wanna see more Bill, drop me a note and let me know!
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Legend of Bill comic sketches
I'd been toying with a fantasy-themed comic strip, as I've always loved fantasy ... here are a few sketches I was toying with that I had put on my website's homepage...
Labels: cartoon, comic, comic strip
Random page out of the ol' sketchbook
Well, this being a sketch blog, and a place where I'd like to unload some of the rougher side of things, as in rough sketches and conceptual work, here's a page right out of the ol' sketchbook. I'm addicted to my sketchbooks, I'm never without one. I use a few different kinds. As you can see here, everything that goes onto a page isn't always pretty, but it's a healthy thing for a cartoonist to be able to tip his head to the side, and let all these sloppy little doodles spill out of his brain and onto the page! Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
"Gene's Journal" launches today at Roddenberry.com!
Well, the day has finally come! "Gene's Journal," my new webcomic at Roddenberry.com begins today. I'm very excited, and have already had a lot of response to it. "Gene's Journal" follows young Eugene Roddenberry, just a regular kid trying to make his way through school, friends, life... only now, he's suddenly being abducted by aliens. A lot. And he keeps a journal about it all, so he remembers it all when he's older. Hmm ... coulda been some influence there, ya' think?Pop on over and check it out! Look for a new strip every few weeks to start things off. And some more content too!
Your Trekkin' pal,
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
David's Reddickulous Blog open for business!
Well, it's about high-time I started this blog. I've been wanting to do this for some time, and I'm glad I finally did. You can expect fun things here... rare sketches, artwork I'm working on (and lots of stuff just for fun), news about upcoming work or conventions, and lots more. But mostly - FUN!
So, don't be a stranger -drop me a line anytime!
Your bloggin' pal,
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Lebanon's close proximity to Syria made it a comfortable 3 hour car ride from Damascus to Beirut, and thus irresistable. Yet, modern Lebanon is just as complex as the small sliver of coastline the French carved off Syria as part of the Sykes-Picot Agreement during WWI. The question I had in mind while traveling through Lebanon was: What was holding Lebanon together? Lebanon's history of religious conflict is as old as the country itself and what as the religious conflict still simmered in the background from a civil war that ended only in 1990. Countries who've fought civil wars have a 40% chance of relapse in the ensuing 3 years. By the 4th, there chances are pretty good and by about a decade later, the chance of civil war is almost eliminated. Yet, Lebanon has had a rather fragile peace and I wondered what had kept it from imploding all these years. I took off from Damascus to find out
After crossing the border, the first thing I saw was Dunkin Doughnuts merely a stone's throw from passport control. After driving half an hour or so, our driver stopped at a gas station where I received my next shock: an American style gas station! For anyone who's been to Europe, you'll have noticed gas stations here are small, tend not to have as many items as American ones, and sometimes don't even sell food or snacks at all. In Lebanon, they seem to have imported the entire buildings. In addition, American products lined the shelves and there was a small "restaurant" with a few tables. It felt like home. Lebanon is a schizophrenic mix of American, European and Middle Eastern influences like nothing I've ever experienced. My only regret is not purchasing the t-shirt of the late King Fahd (of Saudi Arabia) which I saw in downtown Beirut. Doh!
As we neared Tyre, huge billboards of martyrs began to appear as did Hizballah flags and posters of Nisrallah, its leader, holding an AK47. But after seeing such terrorist propaganda, the usual McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut chains popped up bringing with it some return to normalcy. Yet, the entire area is not completely safe, or so the government would have you believe, as I found out when stopped at one of the many military checkpoints on the way to Al-Khiam detention camp in the south. This former prison, now operated by Hizballah, lies within the "newly liberated zone." After visiting a Lebanese military base to seek permission, I found out it took a whopping 8 days to receive and that one has to have a military escort.
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After my trip to Lebanon, I have to admit I had more questions than answers. In a country suffering from multiple personality disorder, it's hard to see the future. One of the most unfortunate yet telling signs in Lebanon is the coast. Having traveled the entire length of it, I can say I didn't once see an undeveloped area. There's nothing left. What this means is that in a small country where most all of its population lives in urban areas, basic services provided by the state are increasingly important, yet these functions are largely managed by political parties in many areas as I noted with regard to Hizballah for example. If the state can't maintain its grip on these, how soon until its monopoly on violence will give way? Most successful multicultural societies such as the US, Canada and Australia were founded, they didn't develop. If even countries like France can't make it as the recent violence there has shown, what kind of chance does Lebanon have?
Lebanon is still divided along religious and political lines not only mentally, but physically as well. Combine that with rampant unemployment, the wildcard of having so many Palestinian refugees and the divisions of society which remain intact and unsolved, Lebanon doesn't seem to have a bright future. Add to that groups such as Hizballah which not only calls for the destruction of Israel but also aim to overthrow the Lebanese government and replace it with a Shia theocracy, the situation looks especially fragile. However, in the wake of the Cedar Revolution, where religious and political divides again became evident, Lebanon has a new opportunity for the future, yet no means to take advantage of it, or in other words, as a new road into the future opens up, the Lebanese are without any transport.


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